{"id":1545,"date":"2019-01-29T20:37:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T20:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/?p=1545"},"modified":"2019-02-03T15:20:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-03T15:20:01","slug":"10-dogs-with-long-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/10-dogs-with-long-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Dogs with Long Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to pets, most people choose to have dogs. When\nbringing this new member home, you need to know the breed it belongs to so that\nyou can take better care of it. While most dogs have a life of up to 10 years,\nthere are also those who live as long as 20 years, which is equivalent to almost\n140 years in human time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say there is no confirmed number on the lifespan of\na dog. The quality of care it receives plays a huge role in determining the\nextent it lives to. At times,its health may suffer, causing its lifespan to be\nshorter. It\u2019s been observed that smaller dog breeds have longer lifespans\ncompared to their bigger counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are curious about breed with long lives, below is a list\nof 10 dogs with long lifespans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. New Guinea Singing Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs possess a foxlike appearance and are the rarest\nbreed in the world. They originate from New Guinea with around only 100 living\nin captivity. They\u2019re called such due to their singing howl. They\u2019re known to\nbe friendly and gentle with humans but shy with strangers. They need proper\nsocialization, so it\u2019s better to get one when it\u2019s a pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Independent<\/li><li>Protective<\/li><li>Friendly<\/li><li>Graceful<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>16-20 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Chihuahua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re the smallest dog breed with the advantage of\nsuffering from only a few genetic problems, but that doesn\u2019t rule out other\nhealth problems. This should be kept in mind when bringing a Chihuahua home.\nThese dogs don\u2019t do great with small children. They attach to a single person\nand can be great for people who live alone or couples without children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sensitive<\/li><li>Affectionate<\/li><li>Trainable<\/li><li>Playful<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>16-20 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Beagle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs were bred as trackers and love sniffing things,\nespecially on walks. They are great for families due to their friendly nature\nand peaceful temperament. However, they may not be the best fit for you if you\ndon\u2019t like constant howling. They are good-natured but can become stubborn and\nhard to train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Curious<\/li><li>Friendly<\/li><li>Smart<\/li><li>Playful<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>15-20 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Toy Poodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs are deemed great for families with allergies as\nthey are hypoallergenic, i.e., they don\u2019t shed a lot. These dogs are great when\nit comes to learning and are observed to have a longer life than other poodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Intelligent<\/li><li>Trainable<\/li><li>Hypoallergenic<\/li><li>Reserved<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>15-20 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Pomeranian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They don\u2019t make the best pets for small children but are\ngreat for couples and adults. They may be small, but their wholesome\npersonality more than makes up for it. It\u2019s important to give them independence\nand socialize them so that they can learn how to behavewith people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Active<\/li><li>Bold<\/li><li>Friendly<\/li><li>Stubborn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>12-16 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cockapoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This breed is a hybrid of a Poodle and a Cocker Spaniel.\nThey\u2019re easily trainable, intelligent and affectionate. They also love showing\noff their tricks and can be used as therapy dogs or just as a companion to hang\nout with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Loving<\/li><li>Friendly<\/li><li>Outgoing<\/li><li>Playful<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>16 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pomeranian-dog-breed-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"pomeranian dog breed\" class=\"wp-image-1538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pomeranian-dog-breed-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pomeranian-dog-breed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pomeranian-dog-breed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puppy4homes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pomeranian-dog-breed.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Shih Tzu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Their name means \u2018lion,\u2019 but they\u2019re more affectionate than\nfierce. These are companion dogs with a friendly nature and they love to\nsocialize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Courageous<\/li><li>Adaptable<\/li><li>Intelligent<\/li><li>Friendly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>16 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Maltese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are friendly dogs known for making great pets. They\ncan be therapy dogs, competitors or companions. They are affectionate to\neveryone they meet. They rarely suffer from genetic diseases. The females of\nthis breed are expected to live a year longer than their male counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trackers<\/li><li>Adaptable<\/li><li>Playful<\/li><li>Trainable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>15-16 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Lhasa Apso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs are friendly companions that will always alert\nyou to intruders. Their behavior may differ from dog to dog and can range from\nsophisticated to mischievous. Overall, they\u2019re well-behaved, even in a huge\nfamily. They\u2019re also easy to train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Friendly<\/li><li>Sensitive<\/li><li>Adaptable<\/li><li>Obedient<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>15 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Australian Shepherd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the largest dogs on this list, this breed was\noriginally used to herd livestock. It has a high energy level and is intelligent.\nIt loves taking charge and needs to be kept busy as a lack of work leads to\nboredom and destructive behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sensitive<\/li><li>Friendly<\/li><li>Smart<\/li><li>Trainable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>15 years<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to pets, most people choose to have dogs. When bringing this new member home, you need to know the breed it belongs to so that you can take better care of it. 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